We support student success through equitable and specialized services.
The High Desert Education Service District (HDESD) links school districts in Central Oregon to state and national education resources. Our programs help districts minimize duplication of services, preserve their local budgets and receive special programs that might otherwise be unavailable to them.
High Desert ESD works with our region’s school districts and community partners to provide services for students, families, and educators in these four main categories:
Children with Special Needs
School Success
Administrative Services
Information Services
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Our Vision
A region where students, families and educators thrive.
Our Mission
We support student success through equitable and specialized services.
Our Values
- Connection
- Integrity
- Equity
Latest News
Program Spotlight: The NEST
Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and connected at school. The NEST helps students build on their strengths, develop new skills, and experience success in their school communities. The NEST—Nurturing Empathy, Safety & Trust—is a High Desert Education...
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Through Connection and Language Access
National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated September 15 through October 15, is an opportunity to recognize the cultures, histories, traditions and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. At High Desert Education Service District, it is also a time to...
Fall Driver Education Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for fall teen ODOT Driver Education! Classes are available in Bend, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, and Sisters, giving students the knowledge and practical skills they need to become safe, responsible, and confident drivers. Fall 1 programs...
Students are Oregon’s greatest natural resource, and we must invest in their education. High Desert ESD is keeping the Promise of Oregon. To learn more, visit: promiseoregon.org
The Oregon School Boards Association, a member services organization based in Salem, founded “The Promise of Oregon” campaign in 2014 to focus attention on the accomplishments of Oregon’s kindergarten-14 students and the need to adequately fund public education.
SafeOregon is a program created for Oregon students, parents, school staff, community members and law enforcement officers to report and respond to student safety threats.
Call or Text: 844-472-3367
What types of services do we provide?
Services for Children with Special Needs
We partner with local school districts to provide services to families and students who are at risk or have special educational needs.
School Success Services
We provide consultation, on-site and regional professional development, consortia, grant projects, and student programs.
Administrative Services
We support business, administrative and operational functions for HDESD and partner school districts. Other services are also available to support home and alternative learning.
Information Services
We offer a wide range of information technology and instructional support services to both HDESD and school district staff.
Our Central Oregon School District Partners
We also partner with:
- Jefferson County 509J School District
- Black Butte School District
- Culver School District
- North Central Counties School District
- Harney Education Service District
- Jefferson Education Service District
- Grant Education Service District
- Lake Education Service District
- Southern Oregon Education Service District
- Umatilla/Morrow Education Service District